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Diego Peschiera

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Diego Peschiera

Partner

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CMS Grau
Av. Santa María 130
Miraflores, L18
Lima
Peru
Languages Spanish, English

Diego Peschiera specializes in banking law, financial and capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, as well as in corporate finance and project finance. He has broad experience leading local and cross-border financing operations for financial institutions, local and foreign corporate clients through the stock market.

His experience includes syndicated loan operations, debt issues in the local and international markets (senior and subordinated) under Rule 144A/Reg S, international securitizations, structuring of medium-term financing and large-scale projects (transmission lines, gas pipeline, ports, airports, hydroelectric and thermoelectric plants); acquisition offers, merger and spin-off processes of financial entities and other corporations (M&A); purchase of local and international credit portfolio, structured leasing operations, syndicated contracting in Peru and abroad, complex financial leases, corporate, regulatory and financial advisory.

He has participated in multiple relevant financing transactions, capital markets and M&A for the last 18 years in Peru, and is considered from 2008 to date among the best Peruvian financial lawyers according to prestigious international publications such as Chambers & Partners, Latin Lawyer, Legal 500 and IFLR1000 (Band 1 in Banking & Finance by Chambers & Partners 2017 and 2018). He is a professor of Banking and Financial Law in the postgraduate programs of ESAN University and the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú. He is a frequent speaker on topics of his specialty.

His previous professional experience (before CMS):

  • RODRIGO, ELIAS & MEDRANO Lawyers - Partner (July 2007 to June 2018)
    • Partner in the areas of Banking and Finance, Project Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, Capital Markets.
  • BANCO DE CRÉDITO DEL PERÚ - Sub Manager - Legal Division (August 2000 to June 2007)
    • Head of the Advisory Service of the Legal Division. He was also Chairman of the Banking Law Committee of the Association of Banks of Peru (2007), and member of the Committee for several years.
  • MINERA AURÍFERA RETAMAS S.A. (MARSA) - Senior Attorney (January to July 1999)
    • Featured by Estudio Echecopar to serve as lead counsel, legal advisor and organizer of its legal department.
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Diego Peschiera served as in-house counsels at Peruvian commercial banks in the past, and consequently bring strong regulatory experience to the team. Peschiera is currently advising a syndicate of banks, including HSBC, BBVA Continental and Scotiabank Peru, on the amendment of a local security package granted by Israel Corporation. Together with counsel Paul Castritius, he also acted as local counsel to Credicorp Capital and Scotiabank Peru on an $89.5m bond issuance by Peruvian sugar producer Coazucar. In another capital markets highlight, the team was Peruvian counsel to The Central America Bottling Corporation regarding its $500m international debt issuance in January 2017.

Legal 500 2018 (Banking and Finance)

The "exceptional and very solid practitioner" Diego Peschiera Mifflin is singled out by clients for his capital markets practice, with one particularly valuing that "he is very reachable and always willing to answer any of our questions, looking to find a solution to each detail. He demonstrates absolute engagement in every transaction." He has notable experience advising clients in their capacities as arrangers, underwriters and issuers.

Chambers 2018 (Peru, Capital Markets)

Diego Peschiera Mifflin is a highly recognised figure within the Peruvian market, with interviewees highlighting his financing practice in particular. He is well versed in both transactional and regulatory mandates within this field, with experience advising on syndicated credit facilities to finance projects, as well as corporate loans related to debt restructuring and refinancing.

Chambers 2018 (Peru, Banking & Finance: Regulatory)

Diego Peschiera Mifflin is a highly recognised figure within the Peruvian market, with interviewees highlighting his financing practice in particular. He is well versed in both transactional and regulatory mandates within this field, with experience advising on syndicated credit facilities to finance projects, as well as corporate loans related to debt restructuring and refinancing.

Chambers 2018 (Peru, Banking & Finance)

Diego Peschiera served as in-house counsels at Peruvian commercial banks in the past, and consequently bring strong regulatory experience to the team. Peschiera is currently advising a syndicate of banks, including HSBC, BBVA Continental and Scotiabank Peru, on the amendment of a local security package granted by Israel Corporation. Together with counsel Paul Castritius, he also acted as local counsel to Credicorp Capital and Scotiabank Peru on an $89.5m bond issuance by Peruvian sugar producer Coazucar. In another capital markets highlight, the team was Peruvian counsel to The Central America Bottling Corporation regarding its $500m international debt issuance in January 2017.

Legal 500 2018 (Banking and Finance)

The "exceptional and very solid practitioner" Diego Peschiera Mifflin is singled out by clients for his capital markets practice, with one particularly valuing that "he is very reachable and always willing to answer any of our questions, looking to find a solution to each detail. He demonstrates absolute engagement in every transaction." He has notable experience advising clients in their capacities as arrangers, underwriters and issuers.

Chambers 2018 (Peru, Capital Markets)

Diego Peschiera Mifflin is a highly recognised figure within the Peruvian market, with interviewees highlighting his financing practice in particular. He is well versed in both transactional and regulatory mandates within this field, with experience advising on syndicated credit facilities to finance projects, as well as corporate loans related to debt restructuring and refinancing.

Chambers 2018 (Peru, Banking & Finance: Regulatory)

Diego Peschiera Mifflin is a highly recognised figure within the Peruvian market, with interviewees highlighting his financing practice in particular. He is well versed in both transactional and regulatory mandates within this field, with experience advising on syndicated credit facilities to finance projects, as well as corporate loans related to debt restructuring and refinancing.

Chambers 2018 (Peru, Banking & Finance)

Memberships & Roles

  • Lima Bar Association (CAL)
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Publications

  • El Contrato de Sindicación de Crédito. ("The Credit Syndication Contract"). Published in Tratado de Derecho Mercantil. Volume III – Contratos Mercantiles y Bancarios (Commercial and Banking Contracts). Editorial Gaceta Jurídica. April 2008.
  • El leasing o arrendamiento financiero y el financiamiento de proyectos: potencialidades aun sin explotar en el Perú. ("Leasing or financial leasing and financing of projects: potentials still untapped in Peru"). Published in Ius et Veritas Magazine. Number 36, July 2008.La Regulación bancaria en el Perú: ¿ya estamos en el primer mundo? ("The banking regulation in Peru: are we already in the first world?"). Published in  Revista Derecho y Sociedad. Year XX, Number 32. July 2009.
  • Crisis Financiera y Pobreza: Una quiebra moral y un mundo lleno de contrastes. ("Financial Crisis and Poverty: A moral bankruptcy and a world full of contrasts"). Published in Ethos, Revista de Derecho. 2° Edition. Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC). April 2010.
  • Emisión Internacional de Bonos para el financiamiento de proyectos. ("International Issuance of Bonds for the financing of projects"). Published in Ius et Veritas Magazine. Number 42, July 2011.
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Education

  • 2004 - Legal Issues and Documentation in Swaps and other OTC Derivatives - Nueva York, Euromoney Training Programs
  • 2003 - Loan Documentation, Nueva York - Nueva York, Euromoney Training Program
  • 2000 - LL.M. en Derecho Comparado, Concentración en Derecho Corporativo, Financiero y Transacciones Internacionales - New York University School of Law
  • 1997 - Law degree with honours - Universidad de Lima
  • 1994 - Complete studies for obtaining the Bachelor in Philosophy - Pontifical and Civil Theology Faculty of Lima  
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